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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

peanut butter banana chocolate chip muffins (or elvis muffins)

Isn't that a mouthful?

But they are divine.

See?

Now that you agree, back to what I was saying. We are a muffin household. I'm not afraid to admit it. It's part of my weekly routine. Some even call it tradition. Every Sunday homemade muffins are baked for the week. (It's the perfect on-the-go breakfast option in the morning.)

I've made (and ate) my fair share of muffins, including mixed berry, pumpkin, sour cream, apple, and every other fruit imaginable. I once stumbled upon a banana chocolate chip muffin recipe, tested it out, and per my boyfriend's request, never looked back.

This week while eating peanut butter toast, I was thinking about how Elvis loved peanut butter and bananas together. Why, I'm not sure. In any case, I had yet to make my batch of muffins for the week and that thought was my inspiration. I tweaked my recipe I use weekly and have thus created peanut butter banana chocolate chip muffins (or Elvis muffins for short).

Here's the recipe:

Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Elvis Muffins!)

*This recipe yields 8-10 muffins due to my adaptations. We are a two-person household, so that's all we ever need weekly!*

You are not alone! We are a muffin household although Ainsley and I seem to be the only ones who eat them. Maybe someday Kennedy will join us. These sound delicious!! I like to make double or triple batches them throw them in the freezer. All it takes is 20/30 seconds in the microwave and you have a yummy breakfast, snack or whatever.

I've kept them 6 months and haven't noticed any flavor changes....there is probably a guide somewhere to say how long is best but I just keep them till they are gone. :-). I put them on a paper plate in a freezer bag, seal it almost all the way but keep a straw in the corner. Then I push out as much air as I can and use the straw to suck out the rest lol. Sounds strange but it works!

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As a newly relocated Chicago gal, I am loving every second of exploration and discovery. With a great city and a job I adore, I spend my time crafting new recipes, creating far too many do-it-yourself projects, and taking the city by storm. Welcome to my corner of the blogging world.